A lot of this stuff can be obtained from Harbor Freight Tools, Home Depot and Lowes.

MetalThis check list is useful for building objects out of metal like cases, brackets and so-fourth.

Drill (Corded or battery will do)Drill bits (the kind designed for metal)Ballpoint HammerRubber malletViceC-clamps3/8 inch thick rubber padsSmall heavy duty bean bagsHacksaw, Band saw, Jig saw, Saw-zal (it is up to use but I prefer a Jig saw and a band saw for cutting metal.)Tin snips or Poultry scissors (works great for thin aluminum)Pop rivet gun.Tap and Die kit (For threading holes and bolts)Drill-press (Comes in handy and takes the ache out with a hand drill)Vise gripsA oak log (Yes a piece of a oak log comes in handy for beating metal on.)Anvil (This is optional really, I myself use a piece of train track rail)FilesDermalBench grinderHeavy duty gloves and goggles

PlasticMore modern, liter and cheaper. Cant live in a world with out plastics can we.

ElectronicsWire strippersWire cuttersScrew drivers ranging in different sizes and styles.Q-TipsRubbing alcoholSolder iron stationVolt & Ohm meterOscilloscopegrounding strap (Not really needed but make sure to ground your self)Nail clippersPliersIC chip extractorFoam or Rubber tip clampsswitchable power supply (Do not use a computer power supply to test circuits, use a real power supply).Plastic or rubber matConductive pen

Making your own PCBCopper cladding boards (You can find them at radio shack)MarkersClothes ironBubble jet printerpaperFerric Chloride or Ammonium PersulfateDrillRubber glovesComputer with PCB cad program/s.

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